Hike /UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Heiligkreuz–Farnere–First Circular Hike
Wallfahrtskirche bei Heiligkreuz
- Distance
- 7.8 km
- Duration
- 2:45 h
- Ascent
- 469 m
- Descent
- 467 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Fitness
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
- Season
- April - October
01/ Overview
The route
Across open meadows and through protective forest, the circuit climbs to panoramic Farnere. A summit book, the Stolehüttli hut and Bergrestaurant First are landmarks along the way back to the pilgrimage church of Heiligkreuz.
The circular hike of just under eight kilometres begins at the Hasle LU, Heiligkreuz Kirche bus stop, beside the pilgrimage church of Heiligkreuz. Its history dates back to the Late Middle Ages, and it is listed as a cultural property of national significance. From the pilgrimage site, the hiking trail crosses open meadows to Reistegg and continues towards Hundsbode. The protective forest trail begins there; a barbecue area and wooden fountain can be found by the Stolehüttli hut.
The ascent now leads up to Farnere. The highest point is reached at around 1,570 m. The open terrain offers panoramic views of Schimbrig, Äbnistetteflue and Schafmatt; a summit book marks the high point of the circuit. The trail then descends through the forest to Bergrestaurant First and its sun terrace.
In the final third, the route returns to Heiligkreuz via the Wurzilla fairy-tale trail. From the Kurhaus, it is not far back to the pilgrimage church and the end of the hike.
02/ Along the route
What's along the way
Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.
03/ Conditions
Current conditions
What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.
How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.
How we check: We look up a live public transport connection from your starting point to the stop closest to the trailhead. If it ends further away, the nearest stop may be a cable car or bus that isn't running right now.
How we check: Snow depth estimated daily at the lowest and the highest point of the route. Estimates: check the situation on site.
04/ Getting there
Getting there
From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.
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Outbound
Return
05/ Weather
Weather on the way
Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.
Weather
06/ Trail & landscape
Trail & landscape
Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.
Larches count as conifer forest here.
07/ Export
Take the route with you
Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.
Share
Send the link to friends or your hiking group.
Export GPX File
For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.
Print Route Sheet
A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.
